Singapore is a country that recently gained independence from British rule and is ranked as one of the 10 ASEAN member states. and is known as the only developed country in East Asia. South of the terrain is an island surrounded by water. It is slightly larger than Phuket Island, Thailand’s. Singapore’s history is not very noticeable. with the topography and climate of Singapore, thus making the western countries tried to colonize and was previously under ruled the western nations for a long time Government of Singapore republican The capital has the same name as the country. National leaders are elected and appointed. The President is the leader ceremonial leadership, holding office for a term of 6 years and having the Prime Minister leading the administration Hold office for 5 years each time.
Issue 1 General information of Singapore
Singapore was originally named “Singapura or Temasek” After independence from the Federation of Malacia in August 1965 or 1965, it was officially renamed “The Republic of Singapore” until today.
Singapore is a country located on a small island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. in Southeast Asia According to the study of historians, Singapore is a country that has no monuments of grandeur.
In the past, like any other country, there was only evidence of ancient communities. are the remains of houses planted in rows along the hillside and also found a grave Majapahit style jewelry and the rocky mouth of the Singapore River The inscriptions are in Javanese and Chinese only.
The capital city of Singapore has the same name as the country’s name, “Singapore”. It is located at latitude 1 degree 17 minutes 35 minutes north, longitude 103 degrees 51 minutes 20 minutes east. It is located at the southern end of the peninsula. Malay borders the Malaysian state of Johor. and in the north of Sumatra Indonesia
“Long live Singapore” or “Majulah Singapura” is the “national motto of Singapore”. But Singapore is a country that has an influence on the world’s economy. by being the center The most important financial and commercial It is also an important leading country of ASEAN. People’s quality of life is among the top in Asia and the world.
Singapore has its own coat of arms and was officially adopted on December 3, 1959 or 1959. The coat of arms of Singapore features a lion and a tiger standing facing forward. Find each other on the ribbon Both front feet supported the red shield. There is a crescent moon and 5 constellations within the shield.
The national flower of Singapore is the Vanda Miss Joachim orchid, which was discovered by Ms Agnes Joachim in 1893 and to honor its discoverer. therefore named after the person who discovered it.
The reason why the Singapore government has chosen this orchid as its national flower is because it is a vigorous, weather-resistant variety and blooms all year round. which reflects that Singapore is a country with continuous progress in every aspect.
The flag of Singapore is a rectangular shape with two colors, red and white, with a crescent moon and has 5 white stars on a red background, meanings are as follows:
- The red bar means equality.
- The white stripes represent virtues and goodness.
- The crescent moon represents a symbol of the progress of the country.
- The five stars symbolize democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
National Day of Singapore falls on August 9th of every year because Singapore. Take the date of independence from the Federation of Malaysia on 9 August 1965 corresponds to the year 1965 with the name change. “Republic of Singapore” that year.
Singapore It has a total area of approximately 712 square kilometers, surrounded by water. The western area is mountainous, with the highest peak being Bukit Timah, the main rivers being Singapore and Rochor. Singapore has roads and rail links to Malaysia, at the Singapore/Johor Causeway, a distance of about 6 kilometers, with a population of 4.48 million, consisting of 76% Chinese, 13.7% Malays, 8.4% Indians, and 1.9% others. Without racial conflicts, Singapore is also a country in Asia where family planning is very good, causing the population to decline. The results of family planning success pose a problem. future labor shortage
Singapore uses four official languages, namely Mandarin, English, Malay and Tamil. However, the Singapore government encourages citizens to speak two main languages, Mandarin and English. while English is the language used for official communication and in everyday life. Due to the fact that the people of Singapore are multi-ethnic and multi-ethnic, Singapore has a wide variety of religions and beliefs. But people in Singapore enjoy freedom of religion. Most of them are Buddhists, followed by Islam, Christianity and Hinduism, which are diverse. But the four main religions with the most people are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, 51% are Muslim, 15% are Christian, 14.5% are Hindu, 4% are Hindu, and the rest are other religions.
Singapore is a republican democracy. with a president as head of state ceremonial and having the Prime Minister as the head of government or the head of administration Parliament has a term of 5 years each. Singapore focuses on the economy. Technology and foreign investment.
Singapore is a unique country with distinct political and economic characteristics. Any other neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, namely
Politics Singapore is a relatively new independent country. Compared to other founding members of ASEAN, it is independent from the Federation of Malaysia. Established as the Republic of Singapore in August 1965 or 1965. Must manage everything including national defense. Previously, the stability of the country Singapore has always been under British supervision and support.
Economy and Society Singapore is a small country with a territory of about 712 square kilometers, but has a population of almost 5 million people and most importantly, Singapore has a small island terrain with no resources. nature of economic importance to be used as a base for the development of the country In addition, Singapore has ethnic differences, including Chinese, Malays, Indians Pakistanis and other ethnic populations live in the country. Due to the diversity of such populations, Singapore has several languages spoken.
Although Singapore has bite within the country in many respects, for example, the territory of the country is small, the number of resources There are few natural and human resources. But Singapore can develop the country. To have economic prosperity and strengths that stand out from other countries In Southeast Asia, that is, ever since Singapore broke free from British colonialism and seceded from Malaysia, Singapore has developed its own country into a country where its people enjoy an excellent quality of life and income. of population per year is the first in ASEAN and 15th in the world, has a political system under a stable parliamentary democracy. It is an international financial center.
Center of industry, products, education, and highly skilled and skilled workers. Human Resources and Business Management It also has a geography that is conducive to being an important maritime center. from past to present At the same time, the major weakness of Singapore is Singapore is a country with high raw material imports and a shortage of low-end workers. and has operating expenses high business These things drive Singapore. Trying to expand the economic structure to the service sector more. to reduce dependence on exports The Singapore government, therefore, attaches great importance to the country’s development towards a learning-based economy. and implement various policies to enhance economic competitiveness and develop the country to be a center for high-value-added services. The currency used is the Singapore dollar.
Singapore There are tourist attractions and places important that invite tourists to visit many places Traveling to Singapore can travel both by land. through malaysia water and air Singapore has a modern airport that can accommodate a large number of tourists from around the world each year, which can generate a lot of tourism revenue, which is another main source of income.
In 2006, Singapore held a general election to elect a leader. to lead new people to jointly develop the country But the People’s Party (PAP) won the overwhelming victory, with the PAP taking 82 out of 84 ruling seats, the same as Goh Chok Tong’s 2001, but lost the vote.
From the first period of 75.30% to 66.60 percent, the government under the administration of Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, the second term will have a policy to push for the problem of the poor. the elderly and the unemployed especially Mr. Lee Hsien Loong will be elected this time, he has emphasized the income-sharing policy plus the weakness and The opposition’s split gave the PAP a four-decade succession of power. It has a long and very stable dominance in a country.
